1. Oh Come All Ye Faithful2. Christmas Is Coming3. O Little Town Of Bethlehem4. Rest (The Song Of The Innkeeper)5. Ave Maria (A Song For Mary)6. Forgiveness Is A Miracle (A Song For Joseph)7. Man Of Mercy8. I Will Find A Way (The Song Of Emmanuel)9. O Holy Night10. Gloria (The Song Of The Shepherds)11. Easier (The Song Of The Wisemen)12. Christmas For Jesus13. Children Again14. Joy To The World

Minnesota native Jason Gray has been writing and singing worship music professionally since at least 1990. Like most of his generation, Jason brings contemporary pop, folk and Indie influences and flavors to the music he plays and he's certainly capable of rocking out when the occasion calls for it. As someone who grew up with a stutter, much of Jason's original music is about finding strength in weakness. Beyond the music, Jason's well known for his humanitarian work and advocacy for children around the world, most especially those orphaned by AIDS in Africa.

Jason has recorded a handful of Christmas carols in the past, emerging as one of the true standouts on the outstanding "Bethlehem Skyline" compilations. For his first full-length Christmas album, however, Jason wasn't content to just cover a handful of classics and toss them out there. Jason wanted his Christmas album to have all the depth and texture of any other album he'd put his name to. In the end, Jason decided to explore all of the characters of the Nativity, finding parts of them in himself and part of himself in them. Jason weaved the lessons and stories of these characters into a coherent tapestry, knitting together the sentiments of the season with his own pop sensibilities.

While we don't have samples of all the tracks just yet, Jason did post one of the originals some time ago. "Easier" is Jason's song of The Wisemen (click here to listen and read the lyrics). It was the first song he wrote for "Repeat The Sounding Joy" and, in many ways, helped him determine the direction for the rest of the album. If "Easier" is any indication, this is going to be an incredible record.

"Christmas Stories: Repeat The Sounding Joy" from Jason Gray will be released October 9.

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